Showing posts with label Gorjana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gorjana. Show all posts

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Bauble Bar Order #3

Bauble Bar usually does collaborations with jewelry designers and Gorjana was being featured!  There was a cute and fun chevron-shaped bracelet that I was on the fence for awhile about ordering because it was rather expensive, especially since it was from a designer collection.  It was listed at $45, but after vault points, I paid $42, which is still expensive.  >_<  Oh well, things worked out--I didn't know it then, but this turned out to be my favorite bracelet!  The I-never-take-this-off-not-even-when-I-shower sort of bracelet (and it hasn't shown signs of wear)!  Haha.  

 I placed my order on 6/19/12 and received it on 6/25/12!  Yay!  That being said, in that one-week shipping period, the box sure got destroyed.

The puncture went all the way through the cardboard box!  Luckily, Bauble Bar packages their jewelry in those little black pouches and covers the pouch with the tissue paper and postcard-sized advertisements.  Haha.  

My Chevron Charm bracelet!  Safe from its long journey!  I believe it is 18k gold-plated.  I love how dainty this bracelet is, but the charm is very bold on its own.  It is an understated, but eye-catching piece.  It works for everyday wear and is office appropriate.  Also, according to the description, the chevron shape is seen as a sign of change in Native American culture.  Of course that tidbit of information also factors into my love of this piece!  I view it as a good luck charm!  Change always brings opportunities, whether they are good or bad, is dependent on how you view them and what you make of them!  Here's to change, opportunities, and luck!  :)  

Oh yes, and before I forget, do you have any pieces of jewelry that you never take off?  Any special reasons or memories related to your favorite piece of jewelry?  Hopefully, this will make it into my heirloom jewelry that I pass down when and if I have children of my own.  Haha.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

HauteLook Order #2

I am so behind on updating this blog.  It's horrible.  I made my second HauteLook purchase--before I even received my first order.  Haha.  I got a bit obsessed with Gorjana jewelry, which has been showing up on both HauteLook and BaubleBar (await a future post!).  This time, I bought the Graham Leather Studded Double Wrap bracelet in black/gold for $28 (retail ~$70 in its heyday) not including shipping.

Shipping and delivery was much quicker this time!  I placed my order on 6/18/2012 and received it on 6/28/2012.  I also got a little surprise in my box!  More on that later....

Underneath everything in the shipping container was my tiny little Gorjana box.

Isn't this bracelet just darling?!  It's so cute and dainty!  The leather and studs are not overwhelming; it is totally wearable.  I love the tiny pendant by the closure, which just has a simple g stamped on it--no gaudy designer name or branding to detract from the bracelet.  The only issue I had was trying to put it on--you really need to bend the leather by the closure to pull it through, but it is very secure.  All in all, I am very pleased with this purchase:  adorable styling + real leather +18k gold plated brass!

I almost forgot, my surprise sample!  I was actually really baffled when I saw this in the box because I wasn't expecting a freebie.  Many U.S. sellers just don't offer freebies and samples the way Asian sellers do.  Not to mention, this product didn't seem to relate to the item I purchased, but I'm not complaining.  I've only tried it once and it is a very nice light daytime moisturizer.  I can't say whether it lives up to all its claims, yet, but I will tell you all later when I've had time to test it!

Alright, I finally feel semi caught up with all my purchases.  Be on the lookout for a couple of BaubleBar reviews and two GMarket hauls (Well, it's more like one massive haul since I placed the orders within days of each other.  Haha.)!